E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

September 15, 2017

Form 470s on Fastest Pace in 4 Years

Applicant requests for proposals are up 40% over last September.

by Peter Kaplan

September 6, 2017

FY17 Commitments Hits $1Billion Milestone

The SLD reached $1 billion commitment milestone for FY2017, as of September 2.

by Peter Kaplan

August 21, 2017

Treasury Decision Based on OMB Advice

FCC moves E-rate funds to Treasury based on OMB letter, but funds remain out of federal budget.

by John Harrington

August 18, 2017

FY2017 Decisions Maintain Pace

USAC keeps steady pace of decisions, $500 million ahead of last year

by John Harrington

August 18, 2017

Voice Expenses Rise. FCC Can Help. Will It?

Sufficient funds exist to restore support for voice services; and applicants really need the help.

by John Harrington

August 11, 2017

E-rate Understates Need for Voice & C2

Real demand is hidden by phase down of voice services and difficulties applying for C2 support

by John Harrington

Frustrated Applicants Look for Help

Improving administration of E-rate should be priority of 5-Member FCC

by John Harrington

Pace of Payments and Decisions Improves

USAC pays out record funds and improves pace of funding decisions compared to dismal 2016